Safe Sites

Safe Sites provides advanced security features to help keep your WordPress website safe from threats. With real-time monitoring, detailed security insights, and easy-to-use permission management, you can ensure your site is always protected.

Key Features

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Secure your login with TOTP-based 2FA.
• Smart File Permission Control – Easily manage file permissions based on your server type (Windows/Linux).
• Visual File Permissions Map – See a color-coded structure of your site’s file security.
• Malware Scanner – Analyze your domain, URLs, and HTML security headers for vulnerabilities via VirusTotal.
• Security Dashboard – View a complete overview of your site’s security health.
• Plugin & Theme Security – Detect vulnerabilities in plugins and themes and receive alerts.
• Login & User Security – Monitor login attempts and manage user sessions.
• Site Hardening – Apply recommended security tweaks to your WordPress installation.
• Code Signing – Verify the integrity of your plugin files.

Detailed Features

General Security & Server Health:

• SSL Status – Check if SSL is active for secure connections.
• Site Health & Server Info – Displays PHP version, database version, and server details.
• Panic Mode – Quickly lock down your site in case of an emergency.

Access & User Security:

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):
  • TOTP Support – Use Google Authenticator, Authy, or any TOTP app.
  • Configurable for All Roles – Require 2FA for specific user roles.
  • Backup Codes – Generate backup codes for emergency access.
• Login Monitoring – Track failed login attempts and monitor user activity.

Security Monitoring & Protection:

• File Permissions Management:
  • Windows Servers – Show file read/write permissions.
  • Linux Servers – Display numeric file permissions along with current and recommended settings.
  • Fix Permissions – Select files and fix incorrect permissions directly.
• Visual File Permission Map – Interactive file structure with security indicators.
• Hardening – One-click security hardening for common WP vulnerabilities.
• Code Signing – Ensure plugin files haven’t been tampered with.

Malware & Security Scanner:

• Domain & URL Analysis – Scan domain and URLs for malware using VirusTotal API.
• Security Header & DNS Scan – Check security headers and DNS settings.
• Alert System – Receive alerts for detected threats.

WordPress Management & Security:

• Plugin & Theme Security:
  • Vulnerability Scanner – Check for known security flaws.
  • Inactive Plugin Alerts – Warns about inactive components that pose risks.
• Security Dashboard – A centralized panel for all security settings.

External Services Used

Safe Sites relies on the following third-party services for security analysis and malware detection. Below is a detailed breakdown of what each service does, what data is sent, and where you can review their policies:

1. VirusTotal API

Purpose: Used to scan domain, URLs, and file hashes for malware detection and security threats.

What data is sent & when? – When a user initiates a manual malware or URL scan, the plugin sends the target URL or domain to VirusTotal for analysis. – No user private data is sent—only the target URLs/domains or hash values of files are transmitted.

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: – VirusTotal Terms of Service – VirusTotal Privacy Policy